Superior Steel Connectors Corporation

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Superior Steel Connectors Corporation in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
Employer Superior Steel Connectors Corporation Report ID 2016032023
Address Humane Society of Pikes Peak Region, 801 Abbot Lane City, State ZIP COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80905
Event Date March 4, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary Source Structural elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 38.81000, -104.83000

Incident Narrative

An employee was hanging 8x8 tubes from the ground level. The first tube was set in place and the second tube was being placed. The column leaned out and separated from the wall, causing the tube to slip off the column. The steel tube hit the employee's forehead and knocked the employee against a wall.

Incident Summary

On March 4, 2016, a worker at Superior Steel Connectors Corporation in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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